Staff Satellite Electro-Mechanical Engineer

E-Space; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness care options

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

E-Space in Saratoga, CA is seeking a Staff Satellite Electro-Mechanical Engineer to develop and test hardware for satellites, including PCBs and harnesses. The role requires at least 10 years of experience in electro-mechanical engineering.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, familiarity with CAD tools, and experience with PCB technologies. Benefits include a competitive salary up to $220,000 and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electro-mechanical engineering.
• Experience with rigid and flex PCB technologies.
• Experience with production level DFx and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering disciplines on spacecraft electronics packaging.
• End to end ownership of electronics packaging design.
• Design for thermal management and support thermal analysis.

Skills

Electro-mechanical engineering

CAD and harness design tools

PCB technologies

Thermal analysis

Solidworks

RF signal basics

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Altium Designer

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Why this role is important

The Staff Satellite Electro-Mechanical Engineer will participate in the development, building, and testing of hardware for E-Space satellites including PCBs, harnesses, mechatronics, etc. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering with at least 5 years of electro-mechanical design including harnessing and PCB mechanical work. This position will report to the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Manager and will work closely with the Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering teams. The successful candidate will be based in our Saratoga, CA office.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work with various engineering disciplines on the development of spacecraft electronics packaging and interconnect system including wire harnesses, high speed connections, FPCs and PCBs.
• End to end ownership of electronics packaging design including 3D design, drawing creation, prototyping, and manufacturing support.
• Design for thermal management and support thermal analysis.
• Interface with mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering on ICD design, testing, and assembly.

What you bring to this role:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• 10+ years of experience in electro-mechanical engineering.
• Skilled with CAD and harness design tools.
• Experience with rigid and flex PCB technologies, packaging, and interconnect.
• Experience with module packaging including integrating PCBs and wire harnesses into enclosures.
• Familiarity with harness design best practices including applicable IPC standards.
• Experienced with production level DFx and FMEA.
• Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment.

Bonus points for the following:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with Solidworks and Zuken or similar.
• Familiarity with NASA, ECSS, or SAE standards for PCB and harness design and manufacturing.
• Experience performing thermal analysis in Thermal Desktop, IcePak, Comsol, or similar tools.
• Experience with coax cable and RF signal basics.
• Experience with Altium Designer or other PCB design tools.
• Experience designing for space environments.

Employment Details

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $150,000 - $220,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off